Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is delighted for Francis Coquelin over his sudden success this season.
Speaking to his club's official matchday programme, Wilshere hailed the 23-year-old's commanding defensive performances, but insisted that Coquelin is more than able to produce goals in attack too.
The England international explained: "I've played with Francis in midfield since I was 15.
"I used to win him by saying, 'Listen, you do all the dirty work and the tackling and then let me have the ball!'.
"But the thing is, he loves that side of it. But the thing is, he loves that side of it. He's really good at it, he's tenacious, the way he always goes after the ball. Not everyone has that ability to win the ball back and to be aggressive.
"I thought it was strange how he didn't break through before because I've always felt that he could be the one to play in that position for us.
"I think there's much more to come from him as well. He's a great defensive midfielder, but going forward he was always a threat in the youth team. I think he can score goals too."